Corn, soybean and wheat markets had minor changes near midday, with soybeans a little higher after two more big export sales. Those sales went to China and unknown destinations. However, the lower Asian markets appear to limiting gains in soybeans.
USDA’s monthly crop report comes out on Friday and only minor changes are expected in the U.S. numbers.

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Corn, soybean and wheat markets had minor changes near midday. (Photo: maciek905/Thinkstock)

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